François silibi steps into Bénin’s national assembly

François Silibi officially commenced his tenure at Bénin’s National Assembly on Friday, July 10, 2026. He takes over the parliamentary seat previously held by Louis Vlavonou, who transitioned to the Senate as an ex-officio member, a position granted due to his prior role as President of the National Assembly.

The induction ceremony for the newly appointed parliamentarian took place following a plenary session held today at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo.

Born in 1982, François Silibi is an English teacher by profession. Hailing from Ifangni, the same constituency as Louis Vlavonou, he will now represent this area within the 10th legislature. His official installation as a deputy in the National Assembly means Silibi will serve the remainder of the term vacated by Vlavonou, which is scheduled to conclude in February 2033.

As the alternate for the former President of the National Assembly, François Silibi marks his parliamentary debut. His new role stems from the resignation of the retired customs officer, Louis Vlavonou, who is set to join the upper house as an ex-officio member starting July 30.